Clint Capela
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) goes to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) watches during the second half of Game 2 of their NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Column: Boorish fans have us longing for cardboard cutouts

By Paul Newberry May. 28, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

New York Knicks' RJ Barrett (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs Thursday, May 13, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, Pool)
They're back: Knicks, Hawks to return with big playoff crowd

By Brian Mahoney May. 22, 2021 12:29 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, left, goes in for a basket as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trae Young, Clint Capela boost Hawks past Nuggets 123-115

By George Henry Feb. 21, 2021 10:16 PM EST

Dallas Mavericks players and staff stand during the playing of the national anthem before the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Doncic, Mavericks rally in 4th for 118-117 win over Hawks

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 10, 2021 10:28 PM EST

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) goes up for a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
Capela, Hunter propel Hawks past Timberwolves; MLK honored

By George Henry Jan. 18, 2021 05:21 PM EST

Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (14) and Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Young's 26 points lead Hawks past short-handed 76ers, 112-94

By Charles Odum Jan. 11, 2021 09:51 PM EST

Atlanta Hawks' John Collins, right, battles for a rebound against Chicago Bulls' Zach Lavine during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Young scores 37 as Hawks pound Bulls 124-104 in opener

By Jay Cohen Dec. 23, 2020 10:31 PM EST

Houston Rockets' James Harden warms up prior to facing the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA basketball game in Houston, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)
Still the beginning for some, NBA preseason nears its end

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 09:41 PM EST

Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford talks to players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
John Wall back on floor, NBA opens preseason in empty arenas

By The Associated Press Dec. 11, 2020 09:56 PM EST

Sacramento Kings' Bogdan Bogdanovic (8) goes up for a shot against Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard (39) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)
What an offseason! Hawks bulk up big time in free agency

By Paul Newberry Nov. 25, 2020 08:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Southern California forward Onyeka Okongwu, left, shoots as Arizona forward Ira Lee defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. Okongwu was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP source: Hawks trade Dedmon to Pistons for Snell, Thomas

By Charles Odum Nov. 19, 2020 05:01 PM EST

FILE - In this March 6, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce gestures during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Washington. The teams that didn't qualify for the restart of the NBA season at Walt Disney World could begin voluntary workouts Wednesday, Sept. 23, to start preparing for their next game — whenever that is. “I’ve never seen a layup drill with such intensity," Pierce said. "We did a full-court layup drill and the guys were clapping and cheering. You know they haven’t practiced in a long time if they’re excited about layup drills.” (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Back to work: NBA's non-Disney clubs start team workouts

By Brian Mahoney Sep. 23, 2020 06:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook, left, dribbles next to Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore. Westbrook said Monday, July 13, 2020, that he has tested positive for coronavirus, and that he plans to eventually join his team at the restart of the NBA season. Westbrook made the revelation on social media. As recently as Sunday, the Rockets believed that Westbrook and James Harden — neither of whom traveled with the team to Walt Disney World near Orlando last week — would be with the team in the next few days. In Westbrook's case, that now seems most unlikely. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes, File)
Rockets poised to make deep playoff run after delays

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 23, 2020 03:07 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. Lloyd Pierce sees improvement in the five players he calls the core of the rebuilding Atlanta Hawks. The coach knows he needs to deliver proof of that improvement next season. There was no proof in the standings of improvement in this shortened season despite the emergence of guard Trae Young as an All-Star in only his second season. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)
Pierce believes it is time for young Hawks to become winners

By Charles Odum Jun. 09, 2020 02:07 PM EDT